JOIN US TO SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., we invite you and your family to take part in the Veterans Day 5K Beach Run / 1-Mile Walk, a meaningful event along the beautiful shoreline of Saint Simons Island, honoring those whove served and supporting their journey home.

Returning from military service isnt always easy. Many veterans face significant challenges as they transition back into civilian life, often without the support they need.

Fairways for Freedom, in partnership with SSI VFW Post 4092, is working to change that. Proceeds from this event will directly fund local programs that help combat-injured veterans reconnect, recover, and rebuild their livesusing innovative, holistic approaches, including the healing power of golf.

REGISTRATION:

ALL ENTRIES INCLUDE A T-SHIRT AND A FINISHER MEDAL.

Register by September 1st to secure early bird pricing:

* 5K Race: $30
* 1 Mile Walk: $30
* Children Under 12: $20

Starting September 2, prices increase to:

* 5K Race: $35 up
* 1 Mile Walk: $35
* Children Under 12: $25

100% of entry fees and donations go directly to Fairways for Freedom to support local combat-injured veterans.

T-shirt Guarantee: Register by October 8th, 2025, to ensure your event T-shirt.

This event will not be chipped. There will not be awards for age groups; awards will be given away at the end of race (must be present to win).

Final Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 8th at 7:45 a.m. no exceptions.

LOCATION:

Massengale Park

1350 Ocean Blvd

Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

* 7:00 am Race Day - Registration Opens Electronic Reg only (no cash)/ Packet Pick Up
* 7:45 am Race Day - Registration Closes. Head to the Starting line
* 8:00 am Event Start Time
* 9:15 am Awards to be announced, so stick around! No age group awards.

PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:

* Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7, Georgia Game Changers Running Company, 262 Redfern Village, SSI, GA, during business hours
* Day of Run - 7:00 am - 7:45 am, Run location - registration table.

VOLUNTEER needed for this event: (NHS hours credited)

* Contact Peggy Herman at [email protected]

RACE START/FINISH LOCATION:

* Massengale Park, on the beach!

BECOME A SPONSOR:

For more information on how to become a sponsor, contact David Ulrich [email protected]

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

GNATS LANDING

GEORGIA GAME CHANGER RUNNING COMPANY

BIG SPLASH

LOKEY ASSET MANAGEMENT OF RAYMOND JAMES

MARGARET MAESTAS

KING'S COLONIAL FORD

THE CADDYSHACK

THE CLUB

SHADY BEACH RENTALS SSI

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND CARS & CLASSICS

VYSTAR CREDIT UNION